Ancestor Seekers by the Root Bound is a group of people that meet at the Lemon Grove Library once a month to share their genealogical data. We welcome beginners to advanced to attend. We meet the 3rd Wed of every month at the Lemon Grove Library from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Burbank Jamboree

?it?s time to reveal the name of the keynote speaker for Jamboree?sFriday Night Banquet.

Chris Haley, actor, musician, genealogist, and nephew of Rootsauthor Alex Haley, will talk about how genealogy has changed and yetremained the same over the years. His presentation, ?My Genealogy:Now and Then? will include family photos, documents, music andthoughts on Chris? dual African and Scottish heritage. The story ofhis genetic discovery and reunion with relatives from the BritishIsles was covered in innumerable news outlets and is featured onAncestry.com?s introductory DNA page.

You can be sure that it will be an entertaining, educational andengaging presentation.

As an extra-special treat, banquet guests will have an opportunityto win an autographed, first-edition copy of Roots.

Register for Jamboree, including the banquet, at the SCGS website.Jamboree will be held June 11-13, 2010, at the Los Angeles MarriotBurbank Hotel.